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Build Help -- Budget = $1,250 -- Assembly w/ NCIX.com

Tibberclaw
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I need help figuring out a build that I plan to have assembled through NCIX.com (FYI: this is my first custom-built PC).

 

I'm assuming, if I want to make use of their 'premium assembly' SKU, then I need to source all of my parts through them as well. So, can you guys help me figure out what kind of build will result in the best value? As I understand it, NCIX.com allows for "price match", but there are several restrictions on whether or not offerings listed elsewhere qualify for it, which makes it kind of difficult to reach an optimized price point using their site. Apologies if my request is a bit demanding...

 

Budget = $1,250

 

I want it to be solid for gaming, but I also don't want to spend half my money on a GPU either. My only other request is that the case be (1) black, and (2) minimal design (example: NZXT Switch 810). Unfortunately, NCIX.com does not appear to stock the Switch 810, so if you could help me pick out a respectable substitute that would be great!

 

NOTE: I tried to first put a build together through PCPartPicker.com, but had a difficult time transplanting that build into NCIX.com, because certain items either weren't listed at all, were out-of-stock, or went from being relatively cheap on PCPartPicker.com to relatively expensive on NCIX.com, because the discounts do not qualify according to NCIX's "price match" criteria.

 

Honestly, my whole experience with NCIX.com has been rather tedious. If you know of better alternatives, please let me know!

 

For reference, here is my original part list:

 

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $199.99 @ Micro Center 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xsli) | $119.99 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10frk28) | $92.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $104.99 @ NCIX US 
**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $51.98 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr92904gbd5ppdhe) | $392.98 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-casw810b1) | $162.98 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr) | $99.99 @ Micro Center 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC 
**Keyboard** | [Das Keyboard Das Keyboard Professional Keyboard with Quiet Keys Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/das-keyboard-keyboard-dask3mkprored) | $147.99 @ Amazon 
**Mouse** | [Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-910001152) | $77.98 @ SuperBiiz 
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1571.82
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please don't use ncix they over charge just use people off the list 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1117.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Don't know if you did this but if you go to settings in pcpartpicker you can set the only retailer to NCIX.

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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ok im going to leave budget room of about 75$ for ncix shipping and assembly

 

im also going to make 2 lists, one ncix only and 1 thats for price match 

 

brb with the builds

My Rig  

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($379.00 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.95 @ Vuugo) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.99 @ NCIX) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($116.00 @ shopRBC) 

Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($23.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) 

Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($114.99 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $2074.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 

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Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/

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You could just build it your self? It isn't very hard. I'm only 14 and I managed to do it without breaking anything. Im sooory if there is a reason why you can't, don't yell at me.

same here 

@OP build

 
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1195.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.77 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1114.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 00:54 EDT-0400

INTEL CORE I5 4670K | NVIDIA GTX 980 | NOCTUA NH-L9i | GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI | KINGSTON 120GB V300

CM STORM QUICKFIRE TK | BENQ XL2420TE | ROCCAT SAVU | FRACTAL DEFINE R4

 

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I'm a wizard...

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L3nqrH

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L3nqrH/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($73.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($105.10 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB ACX Video Card  ($479.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1249.01

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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wow, thats a lot of bees!

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ok this is about as good as it gets

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($146.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1152.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 00:58 EDT-0400
 
 
heres the ncix only
 
 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1174.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 01:07 EDT-0400

My Rig  

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($379.00 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.95 @ Vuugo) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.99 @ NCIX) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($116.00 @ shopRBC) 

Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($23.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) 

Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($114.99 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $2074.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 

Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0


Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/

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If you don't assemble it, you don't deserve to say it's YOUR custom build IMO.


CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJ

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ok im going to leave budget room of about 75$ for ncix shipping and assembly

 

im also going to make 2 lists, one ncix only and 1 thats for price match 

 

brb with the builds

 

 

 

ok this is about as good as it gets

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($146.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1152.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 00:58 EDT-0400
 
 
heres the ncix only
 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1174.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 01:07 EDT-0400

 

Thank you for the effort! You came out almost $200 cheaper only using parts available at NCIX. I think I'm probably going to go with this one! 

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Thank you for the effort! You came out almost $200 cheaper only using parts available at NCIX. I think I'm probably going to go with this one! 

are you sure you cant price match, there are 1 or items not at ncix that you could substitute for something similar 

My Rig  

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($379.00 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.95 @ Vuugo) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.99 @ NCIX) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($116.00 @ shopRBC) 

Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($23.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) 

Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($114.99 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $2074.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 

Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0


Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/

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@SAV1OUR, NCIX pricing is not that bad and with price match I have found that they are quite competitive.

 

@Tibberclaw,

 

You can limit lists to offerings from a single merchant. Click on "selected merchants" at the bottom of a build and set which merchants you want to use. Once one has built a part list re-selecting all merchants will reprice the build list so you can figure out potential price matches. PCPartPicker does not always include every offering from a merchant so it generally pays to also search the merchant's web site, especially their sale pages. The Switch 810 and Das Keyboard for example are on back order from NCIX.

 

You may want to consider the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe as an alternative case.

 

This is your build, which is good, with some minor adjustments to show NCIX available parts and pricing.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Das Keyboard Das Keyboard Professional Keyboard with Quiet Keys Wired Standard Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse
Other: Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model Quiet Tactile Cherry MX Red Mechanical Keyboard    ($149.99)
Other: NZXT Switch 810 Full ATX Window Steel Case 4X5.25 6X3.5 2XUSB3.0 Audio and Mic Input - Black ($189.99)
Total: $1564.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 00:37 EDT-0400

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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@SAV1OUR, NCIX pricing is not that bad and with price match I have found that they are quite competitive.

 

@Tibberclaw,

 

You can limit lists to offerings from a single merchant. Click on "selected merchants" at the bottom of a build and set which merchants you want to use. Once one has built a part list re-selecting all merchants will reprice the build list so you can figure out potential price matches. PCPartPicker does not always include every offering from a merchant so it generally pays to also search the merchant's web site, especially their sale pages. The Switch 810 and Das Keyboard for example are on back order from NCIX.

 

You may want to consider the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe as an alternative case.

 

This is your build, which is good, with some minor adjustments to show NCIX available parts and pricing.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($124.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Das Keyboard Das Keyboard Professional Keyboard with Quiet Keys Wired Standard Keyboard

Mouse: Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse

Other: Metadot Das Keyboard Professional Model Quiet Tactile Cherry MX Red Mechanical Keyboard    ($149.99)

Other: NZXT Switch 810 Full ATX Window Steel Case 4X5.25 6X3.5 2XUSB3.0 Audio and Mic Input - Black ($189.99)

Total: $1564.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Thank you for the advice. I really, really like that case you recommended. I just placed my order at NCIX.com tonight and swapped out the Fractal Define R4 for the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe.

 

All of you guys have been really helpful. Thank you!

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please don't use ncix they over charge just use people off the list 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1117.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 00:44 EDT-0400

 

Isn't it better to stick with the PCS+? Most people say that Gigabyte Windforces have a small lifespan.

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Isn't it better to stick with the PCS+? Most people say that Gigabyte Windforces have a small lifespan.

each card is different 

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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